Pipra Subdivision - Palamu, Jharkhand
Pipra is an administrative subdivision in the Palamu district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Pipra is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Kajrat Nawadih, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 140.2 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 80 km², including 80.47 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 936 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pipra Subdivision
Pipra Subdivision has a total of 83 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .Samail | Rural | Saraiya |
| 2 | Ajania | Rural | Pipra |
| 3 | Ambajharana | Rural | Tendui |
| 4 | Andharibag Kalan | Rural | Pipra |
| 5 | Andharibag Khurd | Rural | Pipra |
| 6 | Babhan Sarhu | Rural | Tendui |
| 7 | Babhandih | Rural | Babhandih |
| 8 | Bagsara | Rural | Pipra |
| 9 | Baijua | Rural | Babhandih |
| 10 | Balha | Rural | Pipra |
| 11 | Banadih | Rural | Saraiya |
| 12 | Banahi | Rural | Saraiya |
| 13 | Bansdohar | Rural | Tendui |
| 14 | Bardag | Rural | Madhubana |
| 15 | Barwadih | Rural | Saraiya |
| 16 | Bhanga | Rural | Tendui |
| 17 | Bhitiha | Rural | Dalpatpur |
| 18 | Bishrampur | Rural | Saraiya |
| 19 | Bishunpur | Rural | Pipra |
| 20 | Burhronga | Rural | Saraiya |
| 21 | Chaitu Bigha | Rural | Saraiya |
| 22 | Chaparbar | Rural | Dalpatpur |
| 23 | Chaukhra | Rural | Babhandih |
| 24 | Chingua | Rural | Dalpatpur |
| 25 | Dalpatpur | Rural | Dalpatpur |
| 26 | Damwa | Rural | Madhubana |
| 27 | Dhusarua | Rural | Dalpatpur |
| 28 | Dihria | Rural | Pipra |
| 29 | Gahora | Rural | Babhandih |
| 30 | Gajna | Rural | Madhubana |
| 31 | Ghansikhap | Rural | Dalpatpur |
| 32 | Guriauta | Rural | Tendui |
| 33 | Hasanpur | Rural | Tendui |
| 34 | Holea | Rural | Saraiya |
| 35 | Jarka | Rural | Pipra |
| 36 | Jharna | Rural | Pipra |
| 37 | Jharna. | Rural | Saraiya |
| 38 | Jhumri | Rural | Dalpatpur |
| 39 | Jitpur | Rural | Madhubana |
| 40 | Kalipur | Rural | Tendui |
| 41 | Karma | Rural | Babhandih |
| 42 | Khajuria | Rural | Pipra |
| 43 | Kodwaria | Rural | Tendui |
| 44 | Kuarbandh | Rural | Dalpatpur |
| 45 | Kumhaia | Rural | Babhandih |
| 46 | Kumhara | Rural | Tendui |
| 47 | Kunrwa | Rural | Saraiya |
| 48 | Labhra | Rural | Dalpatpur |
| 49 | Madhubana | Rural | Madhubana |
| 50 | Mahugain | Rural | Tendui |
| 51 | Mahugain Alias Jadudih | Rural | Babhandih |
| 52 | Majuraha | Rural | Babhandih |
| 53 | Mali | Rural | Pipra |
| 54 | Marwa | Rural | Dalpatpur |
| 55 | Masuria | Rural | Dalpatpur |
| 56 | Naktibar | Rural | Babhandih |
| 57 | Naudiha | Rural | Tendui |
| 58 | Nawadih | Rural | Saraiya |
| 59 | Ordana | Rural | Tendui |
| 60 | Pahaldewa | Rural | Tendui |
| 61 | Paharpur | Rural | Saraiya |
| 62 | Patrenga | Rural | Saraiya |
| 63 | Pipra. | Rural | Pipra |
| 64 | Pithari | Rural | Saraiya |
| 65 | Pithoura | Rural | Saraiya |
| 66 | Polda Alias Majhauli | Rural | Pipra |
| 67 | Rahria | Rural | Babhandih |
| 68 | Rajokhar Alias Ronga | Rural | Saraiya |
| 69 | Ranjitpur | Rural | Pipra |
| 70 | Rongha Alias Belaudar | Rural | Saraiya |
| 71 | Saguna | Rural | Babhandih |
| 72 | Saraia | Rural | Saraiya |
| 73 | Semaria | Rural | Saraiya |
| 74 | Shakaldipa | Rural | Tendui |
| 75 | Shiripalpur | Rural | Madhubana |
| 76 | Sirnia | Rural | Pipra |
| 77 | Sobhichak | Rural | Saraiya |
| 78 | Sonbe | Rural | Babhandih |
| 79 | Tarwa Alias Jagdishpur | Rural | Tendui |
| 80 | Tarwan Kalan | Rural | Babhandih |
| 81 | Tendua Pipra | Rural | Tendui |
| 82 | Tendudih | Rural | Tendui |
| 83 | Tendui | Rural | Tendui |
Population of Pipra Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Pipra Subdivision has a total population of 36,389 people, consisting of 18,793 males and 17,596 females. There are 6,602 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 452 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,389 | 36,389 | 0 |
| Male Population | 18,793 | 18,793 | 0 |
| Female Population | 17,596 | 17,596 | 0 |
| Total Households | 6,602 | 6,602 | 0 |
| Population Density | 452 / km² | 452 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 18,521 literate people and 6,174 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 13,970 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 308 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,174 | 6,174 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 18,521 | 18,521 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,868 | 17,868 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 13,970 | 13,970 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 308 | 308 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.